AIA Kansas City: The American Institute of Architects

Come out for the next ARE 4.0 study session on Site Planning + Design. Ryan Rosche, AIA, of BRR Architecture will be leading this informative session at the AIA Kansas City office.

These training sessions are supported, in whole or in part, by the Department of Energy – Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy under Grant Award Number DE-EE0000758 from the Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant Program made available pursuant to the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) of 2009.

COURSE DESCRIPTION
This course will consist of a series of workshops that will demonstrate practical approaches to applying the 2012 International Energy Conservation Code (IECC) and 2012 International Residential Code (IRC) energy provisions in constructing or renovating residential and small commercial properties. These workshops will:
• Focus on specific sections of the new code to illustrate practical approaches to satisfy the code requirements as regards lighting, air sealing, insulation, ventilation, and windows;
• Emphasize in particular the requirements for residential and small commercial buildings;
• Demonstrate blower-door testing and other diagnostic tools, since the 2012 IECC makes testing a mandatory way of gauging building performance;
• Combine classroom teaching with “on-site” instruction, by taking participants on-site to construction projects in the Kansas City area that meet new code requirements as regards building materials, techniques and performance.

INSTRUCTORS

Jim van Eman, James van Eman Architects: a full service, general practice architectural firm providing design and consulting for green building, renovation, and historic preservation. Jim van Eman is a LEED Accredited Professional. Project design experience includes historic renovations, residential projects, educational and commercial projects; site planning and landscape designs.

Sharla Reiad, Hathmore Technologies LLC: a regional and national leader in energy conservation, renewable energy and environmental consulting. Hathmore Technologies runs the Accurate Rater Network, for training and certifying RESNET energy raters, and is a US Green Building Council LEED for Homes provider. Sharla Reiad is a building analyst, trainer, proctor and quality assurance analyst for the Building Performance Network, RESNET and LEED.

Donna Sanders, 106 Greenway: conducts energy audits and assessments for residential and commercial properties in the Kansas City Metropolitan Area and holds energy auditing certifications from Building Performance Institute, RESNET, Home Performance with Energy Star and the Association of Energy Engineers.

Morning Session – 8:00 am to 12:00 noon
Afternoon Sessions – 1:30 pm to 430 pm

Afternoon Sessions: To be announced in the classroom session.

REGISTRATION
Please mail the completed registration form(s) to Bill Watson, City Planning and Development, Development Services, 414 East 12th Street, 5th Floor, Kansas City, Missouri 64106 or email to .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) .

COST
This training is free of charge. Please note that lunch is NOT provided with this class.

This AIA Kansas City Social Hour is a hot one because it’s co-hosted by several member firms and one of our Gold-level Cornerstone Partners.

For the first time, we have teamed up 5 member firms to co-host at a large venue, ARC’s headquarters: HTK Architects, Nevius Serig Palmer Architecture, NSPJ Architects, Treanor Architects, and Warner Nease Bost Architects. These firms have not previously hosted a Board Social, and they are excited to participate in this AIA Kansas City tradition!

Mix, mingle, eat, drink, network, and share. We want a HUGE turnout, so plan to join us!

The Masonry Institute of St Louis recently completed a relative cost study using MasonrySystems.org wall types and R.S. means cost data. This information could be helpful to architects, engineers and owners when considering budget estimates to make material system choices, or for determining overall project feasibility. Join Darrell McMillian, Technical Director Masonry Institute of St Louis, as he presents the results of the study per Kansas City construction, what lessons were learned during the process, and how the study might be applied to project design.

This program is worth 1 HSW and lunch will be provided.

Don’t miss out on KC“s newest summer volunteer opportunity! Sign up today for the 2012 Eco Abet Summer Charrette. Not sure what the charrette is? Check out the 2011 Summer Charrette publication, browse our images on Facebook, or check out our website! Last year, over 70 KC designers, architects, and students came together with four non-profit organizations in need of design services. Be a part of this year’s outreach!

Signing up is easy. Send and email to .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address). Please include your name and occupation. Let us know if you’d like to be a team leader!

Come out for the next ARE 4.0 study session on Building Systems Part 1. Brian Sander with Henderson Engineers will be leading this informative session.

Please be sure to register today as Henderson will be providing workbooks for each attendee along with food for the evening.

Come out for the next ARE 4.0 study session on Building Systems Part 2. Brian Sander with Henderson Engineers will be leading this informative session.

Please be sure to register today as Henderson will be providing workbooks for each attendee along with food for the evening.

Join Terracon for this informative presentation on asbestos.

Topics will include:
1. Background on Asbestos
2. Types/Classifications/Applications of Asbestos
3. Health Effects
4. Asbestos Regulations
5. Asbestos Abatement:
• Negative Pressure Enclosures
• Decontamination Units
• Worker Protection
• Clearance

This program is worth 1 HSW and lunch will be provided.

Who should attend:
Organizations interested in offering courses to architects and other design industry professionals as well as current AIA CES Providers. This workshop would also be of interest to architecture firms interested in offering CE programs and tracking education credits for their employees.

Description:
This workshop will cover an overview of CES policies and procedures, CES Discovery Software Training for courses and credits reporting, tips for developing learning objectives so you can design your courses properly in the context of the CES policy, Quality Assurance, and much more! Discover what you as a Provider need to know based on recent changes and AIA member assessment results and how you can successfully develop and market your courses to AIA members in 2012.

Agenda:
• CES Overview
• AIA Member Needs Assessment Results
• Changes to CES/Changes to HSW Requirements
• AIA Policies and Procedures
• What CES Looks for in a Course Submission
• CES Discovery Training Demo (submitting courses, attendance, running reports)
• Effective Marketing Strategies and Tips
• Q&A Session and Wrap-Up

Faculty:
John Lape, AIA, FCSI, CCS, CSC is an architect licensed in 9 western states and owns a small architectural practice based in Portland, Oregon. He has been involved with CES since the pilot program in 1995 and is the point of contact for 3 providers including one component. This year he is chair of the national AIA Education Committee.

Alla Orlova, MA, Director, Continuing Education is responsible for the overall management of continuing education and professional learning. She serves as the key organizational and AIA policy advisor on mandatory continuing education issues within the AIA national component, working with state and local components, as well as other associations, and state licensing boards on continuing professional education. Alla explores emerging trends in continuing education content delivery including web-based models and distance learning. She oversees program quality, development, and administration of the AIA Member records and CES Provider services. In addition, Alla manages the work of the continuing education team.

$125.00 – Registration includes breakfast, lunch, and program materials.
FREE for all AIA Components

Register today!

The Building Enclosure Council of Kansas City is pleased to announce our next session on July 25th. We will be gathering at 6pm with the presentation starting shortly afterwards. Please note that the session will be located at AIA-Kansas City at 1801 McGee on the first level.

The session speaker will be Richard Martens from BASF Wall Systems.

• This presentation is worth (1) HSW & (1) SD AIA CES credit.
  Learning Objectives:
  The role of barriers in building envelope performance
  Methods of evaluating air/water-resistive barrier material and assembly performance before and after installation
  How to treat rough openings using fluid-applied air barrier systems
  What to require in a performance-based fluid-applied air barrier material specification
  The Session is open to all trades and professions related to building design, construction, maintenance and property management.

The Session is open to all trades and professions related to building design, construction, maintenance and property management. Since space may be limited, please RSVP by no later than the end of the day on July 24th at the following link: